How do I mount my SEAS home directory on Windows?

Your computer's network connection must be within PennNet. Install and run the University Client VPN software when connecting from external networks.

How do I mount my SEAS home directory on a CETS-managed windows computer?

  1. Type cmd in the Start menu search box and select Command Prompt.

  2. Type this command at the prompt:

    net use s: \\nestor\%USERNAME% /persistent:yes

How do I mount my SEAS home directory on a Windows computer not managed by CETS?

  1. Type cmd in the Start menu search box and select Command Prompt.

  2. Type this command to mount your SEAS home directory, replacing bfranklin with your account name:

    net use s: \\smb.seas.upenn.edu\bfranklin /user:bfranklin *
  3. Enter your SEAS password when prompted.

How do I unmount my SEAS home directory on a Windows computer?

To unmount a drive mapped to a network location, right-click on it in the file explorer and select Disconnect.

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